How severe is CVE-2018-6690?

CVE-2018-6690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-6690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6690?

CVE-2018-6690 primarily affects Mcafee Application Change Control. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6690?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-6690 published?

CVE-2018-6690 was published on 2018-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6690

CVE-2018-6690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Application Change Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-346.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-346
Affected product: Mcafee Application Change Control
Published: 2018-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Accessing, modifying, or executing executable files vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) 8.0.0 Hotfix 4 and earlier allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via file transfer from external system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6690?: Accessing, modifying, or executing executable files vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) 8.0.0 Hotfix 4 and earlier allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via file transfer from external system.
How severe is CVE-2018-6690?: CVE-2018-6690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-6690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6690?: CVE-2018-6690 primarily affects Mcafee Application Change Control. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-6690 published?: CVE-2018-6690 was published on 2018-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_change_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_change_control:8.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_change_control:8.0.0:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_change_control:8.0.0:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_change_control:8.0.0:hotfix3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_change_control:8.0.0:hotfix4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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